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Hi Tallahassee, hope you’re having a great weekend!

In today’s in-case-you-missed-it edition: New rules for drivers, George Clinton’s P-Funk birthday festival, and a renaissance faire + the top stories from this week & a sneak peek at next week.

From today’s sponsor, FinanceBuzz: Many Florida drivers end up paying higher auto insurance premiums because they don’t shop around enough. The same driver with the same car can get wildly different quotes from different insurers, so it truly pays to compare. Their free tool makes it easy.*

📰 Most-clicked stories this week

New rules for Florida drivers: Tallahassee bill would allow license plate frames if they do not cover numbers or the decal, add 0.4 seconds to yellow lights, and make other changes as it advances — see what’s changing for drivers.

Originators and innovators unite: George Clinton’s 85th gets a Tallahassee tribute as the P-Funk Festival will debut April 11 at The Phipps Farm, headlined by Clinton and Parliament-Funkadelic with special guests and all-day grooves — check out the full lineup.

Neighborhood hub eases burdens: Tallahassee’s Cross Creek Family Resource Center is providing free help for households with children, offering food, clothing, laundry and cleaning supplies while tackling transportation barriers, Executive Director Tiffany Martin said — get all the details.

Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.*

Gold & silver are hot: Last year was gold’s best year since 1979. Silver did even better, climbing nearly 150%… and analysts expect the momentum to continue. Curious about precious metal investing? GoldCo has a helpful guide that covers everything you need to know. It’s free — and definitely worth a read.*

All the crowd favorites:

• Free country concert featuring Dylan Scott
• Get free dental, vision, and medical care
• Groove under oaks with The Funky Taters

💎 This week’s top finds

Upgrade game night: Gamescape is Tallahassee’s HQ for tabletop fun, with Magic, Pokémon, Warhammer, and shelves of board games, plus dice and paints galore. Need a reset this week? Their crew will steer you to a favorite you’ll actually play, from cozy co-ops to crunchy strategy.

Craving a perfect slice? Whether you’re team Key Lime, French Silk, or into the latest seasonal stunner, Tasty Pastry Bakery nails a flaky crust and just-sweet-enough filling that keeps Tallahassee coming back. Future You can deal with the crumbs.

Oysters, but make it fun: Bird’s Aphrodisiac Oyster Shack serves fun without frills: fresh raw, baked, or steamed oysters, a craveable grouper sandwich, and lively, locals-first energy that can turn a quick bite into a night. Perfect for those “I deserve seafood” moments this week.

These aren’t ads or sponsored placements — they’re the local spots your fellow readers clicked on most this week.

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Why your last diet didn’t work: Sustained weight loss is nearly impossible with diet alone. Your body literally fights back by making you hungrier the moment you start restricting calories. That’s why more doctors are recommending GLP-1s. The best part? Getting them has never been easier. We compared three programs to help you find the right fit. See which ones stood out →

Paying full price is officially optional: Blu Dot just marked down dozens of their best sofas, beds, dining tables, outdoor pieces, and lighting by as much as 60%. Not because something’s wrong with them, but because every great design eventually has to make room for the next one. The deals change daily, so it’s always a new adventure. *See what’s on sale today →

Most people have no idea what’s happening inside their body: Not because the data doesn’t exist, but because no one’s collecting it. Routine annual checkups miss things like body composition, biological age, and the biomarkers that can help predict long-term patterns. The good news? HumeHealth offers tools to help you track all of that at home for less than the cost of a specialist visit. *Use code NEW20 to save 20% →

Something in your house is about to break: It might be your AC, your water heater, your fridge… doesn’t matter. Every major appliance has an expiration date, and when it goes, you’ll be staring down a repair bill that can climb into the thousands fast. An AHS home warranty covers these types of surprises + *select plans are $150 off right now →

📆 Sneak peek at next week

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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.

🍀 Irish Flavors @ KitchenAble Cooking School | Tuesday (3/17) at 6:00 PM – Skip the green beer and settle in for a cozy Irish cooking class with old-world comfort: Ploughman’s Lunch, warm soda bread, Guinness beef stew, and apple cake. It’s BYOB, they’ve got the glassware, and no leprechaun hats required, just good company and proper butter.

💉 Free Annual Pet Vaccines @ Making Awesome | Saturday (3/21) at 9:00 AM – Skip the to-do list and knock out the responsible pet-parent move. Free vaccines for cats and dogs, and a $25 three-year rabies shot, courtesy of Petco Love. Quick, painless, and your couch legs, mail carrier, and wallet will thank you.

🍪 Macaron Pop-Up @ Downtown Market Tallahassee FL | Saturday (3/21) at 9:00 AM – If your Saturday ritual needs an upgrade, swing by the Downtown Market for Sunshine Macarons popping up with classics and springy surprises. Perfect for a stroll, a bribe for your coworkers, or a treat you swear you’ll share. Free, local, and sure to sell out.

🌿 TFP Plant Festival @ The Fuzzy Pineapple | Saturday (3/21) at 10:00 AM – Grab your tote and head to The Fuzzy Pineapple on S. Adams for a free plant fest with local growers, artisans, and eats. Swap seeds, adopt a leafy roommate, snag a free starter, bring the dog, paint a pot like you meant to all winter.

🏰 2nd Annual North Florida Renaissance Faire @ North Florida Fairgrounds | Saturday (3/21) at 10:00 AM – Good news, Tallahassee, the Renaissance finally found the North Florida Fairgrounds. Skip the road trip and spend a weekend with epic jousting by the Knights of Valour, turkey legs, music, and merry mayhem, all ages welcome. Wear comfy shoes, optional chainmail, mandatory appetite.

📚 Used Book Bag Sale @ Common Ground Books | Sunday (3/22) at 1:00 PM – If your shelves are hungry, CGB is throwing a Used Book Bag Sale where $25 gets you a CGB tote and every paperback you can Tetris into it. Think treasure hunt, arm workout, and guilt-free hoarding, all wrapped in that glorious used book smell.

🎨 Fused Glass Class @ Eklektik.Kat.Studios | Sunday (3/22) at 1:30 PM – Unplug for two hours and play with colorful glass bits, frit, and doodads in a fused glass class that actually rewards coloring outside the lines. You design, they handle the fire, you pick it up next weekend, all for $45, with preregistration required.

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

📻 Tallahassee report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 81°F – Low: 60°F – Precip: 18%

A slight chance of rain showers after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Later: A chance of rain showers before 2am, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy. Low around 60, with temperatures rising to around 67 overnight. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

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Tomorrow – High: 72°F – Low: 35°F – Precip: 82%

Showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Later: A chance of rain showers before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

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